To weaken or gradually damage something, such as a plan, effort, or level of trust.
“Cutting funding for public transit would undermine efforts to reduce traffic congestion.”
“Ignoring residents' concerns could undermine trust between the city and its citizens.”
Use 'undermine' in Task 2 when building a counterargument against the survey option you disagree with, explaining how it would weaken something valuable like safety or trust. This word helps you argue against the opposing choice with more sophisticated, formal language.
Synonyms: weaken, erode, damage